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Mercedes SL Class vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 770 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 306,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe?

Mercedes SL Class vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • considerably cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

  • slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

SL Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes SL Class is considerably cheaper – starting at 112,700 £ , while the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe costs 306,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 193,296 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes SL Class uses 9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe with 13.5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.5 L/100km.

DBS Superleggera Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes SL Class offers marginally more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 770 HP. That’s roughly 46 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes SL Class is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe takes 3.4 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers clearly more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 900 Nm. That’s about 520 Nm more.

SL Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes SL Class is very slightly lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 1,845 kg. The difference is around 35 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe offers slightly more boot space – 270 L compared to 240 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

When it comes to payload, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe carries a bit more – 420 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes SL Class is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £112,700
SL Class

Mercedes SL Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 435 - 816 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 9 - 13.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 12 km
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Mercedes SL Class
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

Costs and Consumption
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
306,000 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
314 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
1,845 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Trunk capacity
270 L
Length
-
Length
4,715 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Width
1,970 mm
Height
-
Height
1,285 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
420 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Power HP
770 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
338 km/h
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Power kW
566 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
5,204 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Aston Martin
What drive types are available for the Mercedes SL Class?

The Mercedes SL Class is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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